Acer Liquid Zest 4G vs. ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Acer Liquid Zest 4G and ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Acer Liquid Zest 4G vs. ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Liquid Zest 4G ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number - ZC553KL
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 145.7 mm 151.4 mm ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has greater height than Acer Liquid Zest 4G.
Width 71.2 mm 76.2 mm ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has greater width than Acer Liquid Zest 4G.
Depth 8.4 mm 8.3 mm ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) is narrower than Acer Liquid Zest 4G.
Weight 125 g 174 g Acer Liquid Zest 4G is lighter than Acer Liquid Zest 4G.
Body Colour Blue | Black Sand gold | Titanium grey | Glacier silver
Body Material - Metal
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - -
SAR Value 1.41 W/kg 1.52 W/kg (body), 0.419 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components FM radio FM radio
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
SIM Card Type (Size) Micro SIM Micro SIM, nano SIM
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM Dual-SIM
SIM Card Configuration Details - Micro SIM + nano SIM/microSD
DISPLAY Acer Liquid Zest 4G ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)
Display Type LCD display LCD display
Display Technology IPS IPS
Screen Size (Display Size) 5" 5.5" ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has larger screen size than Acer Liquid Zest 4G.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1280 x 720 pixels 1920 x 1080 pixels ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has better screen resolution than Acer Liquid Zest 4G.
Display Format HD Full HD
Max Brightness - 450 cd/m²
Display Enhancement Technology - Bluelight Filter for Eye Care
Display Features Zero Air Gap technology 2.5D Glass
Display Protection (Screen Protector) - Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating
PROCESSOR Acer Liquid Zest 4G ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)
Processor Type (CPU) MediaTek Qualcomm
Processor Number - MSM8937
Clock Speed 1 GHz 1.4 GHz ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has higher clock speed than Acer Liquid Zest 4G.
Processor Core Qty Quad-core 8-core ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has higher processor core quantity than Acer Liquid Zest 4G.
64-bit Architecture - Yes ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) - Qualcomm ADRENO 505
MEMORY Acer Liquid Zest 4G ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)
RAM 2 GB 3 GB ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has more RAM than Acer Liquid Zest 4G.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 16 GB 32 GB ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has more internal memory than Acer Liquid Zest 4G.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 32 GB microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 128 GB
CAMERA Acer Liquid Zest 4G ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution 8 Megapixel 16 Megapixel ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has better camera resolution than Acer Liquid Zest 4G.
Sensor Size - 1/3"
Lens Aperture - F/2.0
Lens Construction - 5-element
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Laser Auto Focus - Yes
Special Effects - Depth of field
HDR Mode - Realtime HDR mode
Camera Modes Panoramic pictures, night mode, Best Shot Panorama, Time-lapse mode, night mode, selfie mode, manual mode, Real time beauty mode, super resolution mode, low-light shots, All Smiles mode, Mini mode, Photo Effect Mode, Children mode
Face Recognition (Face ID) Smile shutter - Acer Liquid Zest 4G has face detection.
Light Source LED light Dual LED flash
Video Resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Functions) - Blue Glass Infrared Filter, GIF animation function, QR-code scanner, ZenMotion, Smart Remove, Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), MiniMovie, Time Rewind, Deep Trench Isolation technology, PixelMaster 3.0 camera, 3-axis electronic image stabilisation
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 5 Megapixel 8 Megapixel ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has better front camera resolution than Acer Liquid Zest 4G.
Lens Type (Front) Wide-angle lens -
Lens Aperture (Front) - F/2.2
Focus Adjustment Focus free Automatic
Special Effects (Front) - Real-time face beautification
HDR Mode (Front) - HDR Pro
Camera Modes (Front) - Time-lapse mode, Slow motion mode, selfie panorama, GIF animation function
Camera Features (Front) - Low-light scene recognition, PixelMaster 3.0 camera
BATTERY AND CHARGING Acer Liquid Zest 4G ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 2000 mAh 4100 mAh ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has larger battery capacity than Acer Liquid Zest 4G.
Standby Time 450 hours 912 hours ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has longer standby time than Acer Liquid Zest 4G.
Talk Time 300 minutes 1020 minutes ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL) has longer battery life when making calls than Acer Liquid Zest 4G.
Run Time Details Talk: up to 300 min
Standby: up to 450 hrs
Talk (3G): up to 1020 min
Standby (LTE): up to 912 hrs
Continuous browsing (Wi-Fi): up to 19 hrs
Playback (Music): up to 72 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
CELLULAR Acer Liquid Zest 4G ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 4G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) Android 7.1.1 Nougat
User Interface - ASUS ZenUI
Navigation GPS, A-GPS GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Liquid Zest 4G ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, FDD-LTE, DC-HSPA+
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
4G LTE Band - Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20
4G LTE Frequency - FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.1
Messaging Services SMS, MMS SMS, MMS
MEDIA Acer Liquid Zest 4G ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)
Sound Enhancements DTS Studio Sound, DTS-HD Premium Sound -
FEATURES Acer Liquid Zest 4G ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, hall sensor Ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor
Security Devices - Fingerprint reader
Additional Phone Features Noise Cancellation Technology, AcerRAPID function ICEpower technology, Dual microphones, Glove Touchscreen Operation, Google Drive Storage (100 GB) (free for 2 years), ASUS SonicMaster 3.0 technology, ASUS NoiseZero Talk technology, NXP Smart AMP technology, Super Saving mode
OTHERS Acer Liquid Zest 4G ASUS ZenFone 3 Max (ZC553KL)
Included Accessories Headset, power adapter USB cable, power adapter, SIM card removal tool, ASUS ZenEar with Mic
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